Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Huntingdon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntingdon High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Huntingdon, TN, encompassing approximately 122.6 square miles. The average drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Huntingdon High School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntingdon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntingdon High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingdon High School's ranking?
Huntingdon High School is ranked #901 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Huntingdon High School often compared to?
Huntingdon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckenzie High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntingdon High School?
The graduation rate of Huntingdon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Huntingdon High School?
403 students attend Huntingdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Huntingdon High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Huntingdon High School offer ?
Huntingdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntingdon High School part of?
Huntingdon High School is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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